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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,079.59, 9,767.55 and 3,935.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,079.59, 9,767.55 and 3,935.17 is: 5,429.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,079.59 : 9,767.55 = 3,935.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,079.59/9,767.55 = 3,935.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,079.59x = 9,767.55 × 3,935.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,079.59x = 38,436,969.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,436,969.73/7,079.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,429.26

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